Internet has been buzzing about Shah Rukh Khan's involvement in freeing eight Indian Navy Veterans by Qatar government. Eight Indian Navy veterans were recently freed from Qatar. These eight people were detained by the country on espionage charges and later freed after intervention from the Indian government. But, reports started floating claiming Shah Rukh Khan played a key role in the matter as he recently visited the Qatar and is warmly welcomed by its prime minister.
But, Shah Rukh Khan's office has denied these reports issued a statement. It read, “Regarding the reports concerning Shah Rukh Khan's purported role in the release of India's naval officers from Qatar, the office of Mr. Shah Rukh Khan says that any such assertions of his involvement are unfounded, emphasizing the execution of this successful resolution solely rests with the Indian government officials and unequivocally denies Mr. Shah Rukh Khan's participation in this matter.”
"Additionally, all matters involving diplomacy and statecraft are best executed by our very able leaders. Mr. Shah Rukh Khan, like many other Indians is happy that the naval officers are home safe and wishes them all the best," the statement also added. With this statement the issue has been cleared by SRK himself.
In December last year, Qatar's Court sentenced death penalty to all eight men who are retired Indian Navy personnel. These eight Indians were imprisoned in Qatar since October 2022 and were accused of allegedly spying on the nation on a submarine programme. On February 12, seven of the eight former Navy officers, returned to India, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) informed through an official statement.